Rousing the Kop

How Liverpool staff feel about Federico Chiesa now that Andoni Iraola has been appointed

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Liverpool staff reportedly feel that Federico Chiesa could be much more suited to Andoni Iraola’s vision of football after facing two years of struggle under Arne Slot.The Italian was never fully given a chance with Slot in charge, and there had been a strong feeling heading into the summer that if the Dutchman stayed, Chiesa definitely would not.With Slot gone, though, there is a school of thought that Chiesa should be given another shot. How excited are you by Liverpool’s surprise signing of Victor Munoz?



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Photo Credit: Getty Images/David Aliaga/NurPhoto That feeling is seemingly one that some staff members agree with behind the scenes at Liverpool with the 28-year-old reportedly seen as being a better fit for Iraola than Slot.Liverpool staff think Chiesa could suit IraolaFor those hoping to see Chiesa stay at Liverpool for a third season, the surprise signing of Osasuna’s Victor Munoz on Thursday will be seen as a blow.The 22-year-old is expected to be followed by one more wide signing, which could really impact on Chiesa’s potential role under Iraola.According to Sky Sports, that is certainly likely to be the case, with the arrival of Munoz and one more attacker ‘complicating’ the No. 14’s chances of an unlikely revival.READ MORE: Everything to know about Victor Munoz as Liverpool swoop to sign ‘one of the pearls of Spanish football’Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty ImagesNevertheless, there is said to be a belief from ‘inside Liverpool’ that Chiesa is more suited to Iraola’s more chaotic style of football than Slot’s more methodical approach.The incoming head coach is claimed to be keen on giving every player a clean slate when he arrives, and these two things together suggest that there is a way back for the former Juventus player.However, the general sentiment is that the summer business is more likely to put paid to that, meaning Chiesa departs.Join Our NewsletterReceive a digest of our best Liverpool content each week direct to your mailbox